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Act of Valor

2012·Movie
1h 50min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic406.6Rotten Tomatoes28%72%
IMDb6.4Metacritic406.6Rotten Tomatoes28%72%

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

War and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The only easy day was yesterday.

When a covert mission to rescue a kidnapped CIA operative uncovers a chilling plot, an elite, highly trained U.S. SEAL team speeds to hotspots around the globe, racing against the clock to stop a deadly terrorist attack.
Military ActionSpecial OperationsHigh-Stakes ThrillerCounter-TerrorismGritty RealismPatrioticGlobal EspionageIntense CombatFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Scott Waugh, Mike McCoy, Robert Phillips
Written by:
Kurt Johnstad, Shaun Mazerall
Produced by:
Scott Waugh, Benjamin Statler, Nancy Nayor
Composed by:
Eric Justen, Keith Urban, Tim Chilton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Act of Valor

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Where can I stream Act of Valor legally?

PrimeKanopy

Act of Valor is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Act of Valor worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Act of Valor rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Act of Valor?

1 h 50 min

Act of Valor runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Act of Valor?

Critics34
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Act of Valor higher (67) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Act of Valor a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$82 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $82 million worldwide, 6.9 times its budget.

What language is Act of Valor in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Act of Valor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Act of Valor in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Act of Valor use?

Bang, Bang, BANGArtistic License – GeographyHope SpotBig BadElite ArmyBeard of EvilAction BombMorality PetAffably EvilBlasting It Out of Their HandsCold-Blooded TortureCar Bomband 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 storytelling tropes for Act of Valor, including Bang, Bang, BANG, Artistic License – Geography, Hope Spot.